Billy Earl and Betty Grey met as youngsters. Since then they have surrounded kitchen tables with cheap wine, old laughter, fresh pasta, dirty children, guitars, a computer and endless cups of tea. From this melange they have created their own crock-pot of savoury goodness, Rosy Tin Teacaddy, ready to warm the cockles of your heart.
Their debut release, Blind Leading The Blind, was written and recorded as a five-day project in Betty’s cottage overlooking the sea.
The result is a thoughtfully presented snapshot of two friends squirreled away on a summertime seaside retreat.
Cute, wholesome and cheeky – the RTT sound is filled with an infectious sense of fun. Their live shows are more an invitation to a kitchen table (bring a smile and a tipple), and the music ripe with witty word play and feel-good sincerity. It’s possibly good for you. It may even cure baldness, shyness, and maybe even sprains and bruises.
It’s also a suitable accompaniment to the playing of cards.
After selling out their first run, Betty and Billy have pressed an extra limited amount. Currently (Jan 08) available at Slowboat Records, Wellington (on the counter in a wallpapered stand of course), Aunt Daisy’s Boathouse, Titahi Bay beachfront and Raven v’s Pony, Paekakariki, or simply email them: [email protected] and they’ll personally post you one out old-school style.Currently RTT headquarters are writing new tunes for their forth-coming album, All and Sundry due for recording in August. Keep your ear to the ground!
